Stanislaus County, CA
Seller motivated to transition to retirement, may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. Owner is operating full steam ahead while actively selling the business. This business operates...
Businesses For Sale in California
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Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Cash Flow: $77,329
A Chef's Delight!
Placer County, CA
For over 28 years, a passionate chef's vision has flourished into one of Lake Tahoe's most prestigious catering companies, creating unforgettable culinary experiences against the backdrop of...
Cash Flow: $225,000
Established Mediterranean Restaurant
Turlock, CA
Turnkey opportunity to acquire an established and well-known Mediterranean kabob restaurant. Offering authentic cuisine, beautiful dining room big enough to host small parties, offering take out/dine...
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Luxury Korean Facial Spa | Established & Profitable | Potential EB-5
Los Angeles, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established luxury Korean skincare business with approximately $1.0M+ in annual revenue, an excellent online reputation, and a professionally designed turnkey...
6
Cash Flow: $314,500
Priced to Move: High Cash Flow Mathnasium, CA (2522536)
Santa Clarita, CA
Priced below market value for a quick sale! The current owner is shifting focus to other professional commitments and has priced this established, cash-flowing center to move immediately. Unlock an...
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Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Farm
Clearlake, CA
A turnkey licensed commercial cannabis cultivator farm located in Lower Lake, CA. The Registered owner of the business focuses on wholesale cannabis production. The business has an Adult-Use and...
Profitable Sushi Restaurant with Loyal 20-Year Customer Base
Sacramento, CA
This is a rare chance to own a well-established Japanese sushi and teriyaki restaurant in a growing Northern California town. The business has been serving the local community for nearly 20 years and...
Cash Flow: $393,299
Nightclub, Bar & Grill
Upland, CA
Established nightclub, bar and grill operating successfully in Upland, California. This full-service entertainment venue combines dining and nightlife under one roof in a spacious 5,000 square foot...
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Home Health Agency in San Francisco Bay Area for Sale
Santa Clara, CA
California Home Health Agency License # 550007846 Willow Pathway Home Healthcare is a CA-licensed home health agency based in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing patients post-acute care and...
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LGBTQ+ Community Bar
Sacramento County, CA
New Asking Price $175k! This established cocktail bar comes with a loyal customer base, consistent revenue, and built-in entertainment programming. Owner’s health challenges have resulted in the...
WaveMax
Franchise
Available in California
WaveMAX is THE Laundromat of the 21st Century -Built for Semi-Absentee Entrepreneur Ownership
Avg. Unit Revenue: $445,598
Sunglasses of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown Palm Springs, this stylish sunglasses boutique is perfectly positioned in the middle of all the action. Surrounded by popular restaurants, boutique hotels,...
Cash Flow: $160,000
Cash Flowing Appliance Store in Business for 50+ Years
Hanford, CA
Exceptional Investment / Owner-User Opportunity in the Heart of Downtown Hanford! Welcome to 122 W 7th St., Hanford, CA 93230 — a highly visible, historic retail/showroom building in the vibrant core...
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San Jose Vending Route - $1.7K Monthly Cash Flow - Mixed Product Line
$44,900
San Jose, CA
Quaint, Modern, space efficient designed Hair salon/ Clothing Retails
Santa Cruz, CA
The space can be used for any type of retails or cosmetology business. Half of the salon is a clothing retails including clothing racks and inventories. Your choice to use it as one or for both...
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Liquor Store with the Real Property and A house Asking price. $700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a liquor store together with the real property, a four-bedroom residence, and a separate studio-all at an attractive price. According to the seller, the...
Prabhjot Randhawa
Liberty Business Advisors of S. F Inc
Serving Alameda County, CA
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Mission's Tortilla Route, Kingsburg, CA
Fresno, CA
Mission’s Tortilla Route for sale in the Kingsburg, Parlier, California region for $110,000! Currently generating $607,947 in yearly sales and nets $80,860. Distributorship and territory are purchased...
EBITDA: $80,860
Exploding Boutique Fitness Studio 100+ locations nationally.
Corona, CA
Hello There, Welcome to The Camp Transformation Center of Corona We’d like to welcome you to The Camp Transformation Center Corona – a place where physical fitness happens through real, life-changing...
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Cash Flow: $145,000
Turnkey Auto Registration, Live Scan & Insurance Services Business
Riverside County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established vehicle registration and business services company located in a busy Riverside County shopping center with excellent freeway access and strong customer...
Women's Clothing
Palm Springs, CA
Women's Clothing Boutique for Sale – Greater Palm Springs Location! Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to own a popular women's clothing boutique in a great location. Ideally situated in one...
Cash Flow: $140,000
30+ Year Maintenance Business with Experienced Team
Sacramento County, CA
This well-established facility maintenance business has been serving its market for over 34 years, building a strong reputation for reliability, quality service, and long-term client relationships....
Cash Flow: $358,814
Church's Texas Chicken
Franchise
Available in California
QSR Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunity
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,115,007
Car Hauling Company • Cash Flow $439k • Gross $3.5m • Price 1,250,000
San Bernardino County, CA
FINANCING Full cash or equity-backed loan only. No SBA. No lending against the business. No seller financing. Full price paid at closing — the buyer's own cash, or funds the buyer has raised against...
Cash Flow: $438,670
Fox Theater / Entertainment Venue Opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Salinas, CA
Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present to the market The Fox Theatre at 241 Main St. in Salinas, California. The Fox Theatre stands as a historic gem, presenting a unique opportunity for...
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Restaurant Business for Sale – Davis, CA
$130,000
Davis, CA
Emissions Monitoring Systems - Proven Business Over 30 Years!
Anaheim, CA
We have been manufacturing and servicing emissions monitoring equipment for over 30 years. We are a trusted brand with a loyal customer base, proven cash flow, and we are the only producer in the...
Cash Flow: $350,000
Profitable and Well-Established Teriyaki Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
Well-established for over 15 years; current owner has operated since 2018. Excellent following of repeat customers and first time visitors. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately 1,700...
4
Cash Flow: $188,541
CNC Manufacturing and Prototype Making
Santa Clara, CA
This business is in a good location, in the heart of Silicon Valley for 30 years. Serves customer needs for prototypes, special orders, and short-run production. Company has outside connections with...
6
Cash Flow: $189,000
Licensed ICF/DD-N Facility – Estab Since 1999 – Real Estate Available
West Covina, CA
Established licensed Intermediate Care Facility for Developmentally Disabled – Nursing (ICF/DD-N) located in the San Gabriel Valley region of Southern California. Founded in 1999, the company provides...
Cash Flow: $295,355
TURN KEY - Rare Norcal Shop Opportunity
Chico, CA
Long Term Established in Chico California Automotive Repair and Smog Shop Are you ready for small town living? Being your own Boss? Or just an additional location to serve Butte County? Well...
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Small Pub serving Pizza, Beer, Wine, Live Music and Good Vibes!
Grass Valley, CA
Bunce's offers something that cannot be manufactured: authentic character. The combination of a historic downtown location, welcoming atmosphere, loyal customer base, and one-of-a-kind setting creates...
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Established Sandwich Franchise located in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire an established sandwich franchise located in Orange County, California. The business location is surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods, strong daytime...
Cash Flow: $56,501
Toastique
Franchise
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing, most simple-to-run healthy fast-casual restaurants!
Avg. Unit Revenue: $614,256
Stretch Lab Franchise in the Heart of San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Established and profitable StretchLab franchise in San Diego’s desirable Hillcrest district, offering a turnkey opportunity with an established membership base, trained staff, recognizable national...
5
Cash Flow: $48,401
Established 13-year Well-Known Tattoo Studio! Turnkey, Prime location!
Huntington Beach, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, fully operational tattoo studio with over 13 years of established presence in the heart of Huntington Beach. Ideally positioned on the bustling Beach...
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Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area
$6,499,999
Barstow, CA
Sharetea Franchise | Turnkey | High Traffic | Upside Potential
Rialto, CA
Turnkey Sharetea franchise opportunity in Rialto featuring a fully built-out, modern boba tea shop with over $300,000 invested into construction, equipment, and store setup. This is a rare chance to...
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Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura
Ventura County, CA
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura Area Well-established vehicle upfitting and truck accessories business serving retail customers, commercial and fleet operators,...
Wayback Burgers
Franchise
Available Nationwide
We have 180+ fast casual restaurants worldwide, a testament to our commitment to training and supporting our franchisees. Franchise with Wayback Burgers today!
Popular Bistro/Deli for sale
Portola, CA
Successful bistro/deli style restaurant business, building and adjacent parking lot for sale. The newer, ADA-compliant building was fully updated in 2022. It is located on Highway 70, a main Plumas...
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Turn-key UV Water Purification Equipment and Mfg. Company
Los Angeles County, CA
Turn-key UV Water Purification Manufacturing and Sales Established in 2017, this Los Angeles County-based manufacturing company specializes in UV purification and sterilization systems for air, water,...
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High Rated Appliance Repair Business
Hesperia, CA
Imagine stepping into a thriving appliance repair business that's already won the hearts of customers across Hesperia. This isn't just another business opportunity – it's your chance to own a...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Turn-key Large Scale Cannabis Farm on 40Ac with Residence
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Margarita, CA
-Turn-key 125,000+ SF cultivation area with 2x active medium state and local licenses allowing for 2 Acres of canopy with expansion opportunities - County approved plans allow for future development...
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Large Turnkey Preschool For Sale w/Property in Tulare County, CA
Tulare County, CA
- License Capacity: over 130 students, ages 2 ½ - 6 years (preschool and kindergarten) - Well-run, turnkey operation - Seller has owned and operated since school’s inception 43 years ago; Seller is...
MOONEY LEE
Action Realty Task, Inc
Serving Orange County, CA
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Landscape Installation and Maintenance Company
Madera County, CA
70% Maintence routes with contracts (134 accounts) which consists of 85% Commercial and 15% Residential 30% Landscape installation Longtime experienced loyal employees A+ Better Business Bureau rating...
Painting Company & General Construction - 100% Emp Run - High Net
San Bernardino County, CA
Great opportunity to own a successful, well established, five(5) days per week, general construction and painting company that has been in business for well over thirty-five(35) years under current...
Cash Flow: $426,450
Rare Opportunity: 22-Year Profitable Thai Restaurant – Owner Retiring
$875,000
San Dimas, CA
California Staffing & Recruiting Firm | Semi-Absentee Opportunity
California
Highly established and well-respected California staffing and recruiting firm with decades of successful operating history and a longstanding reputation for professionalism, responsiveness, and...
Cash Flow: $612,337
Growing Market, Established Brand, First-Time Buyer Opportunity
Los Angeles County, CA
Incredible opportunity for a first-time buyer to acquire an established Subway® restaurant in a growing and developing market. Positioned to benefit from ongoing area growth and increasing consumer...
Cash Flow: $89,506
The Lash Lounge
Franchise
Available in California
With $925k in Top Quartile Average Annual Sales, The Lash Lounge redefines beauty with premier lash services and a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $566,774
Profitable Indian Restaurant Opportunity | Turnkey Operation | Growth
Sacramento County, CA
What Makes This Indian Restaurant Special? This established Indian restaurant has built a strong reputation by combining authentic Indian flavors with a modern, health-conscious approach to dining. ?...
Cash Flow: $250,000
Tow Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Tow company for sale which includes one flatbed truck and one wrecker....
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Popeye's CA - Newer Location w/ Territory Rights
Imperial County, CA
This is an opportunity to acquire a newer Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location in California. The restaurant features modern buildout and equipment, with the equipment package alone valued at...
Cash Flow: $70,259
Own your own business- Central Coast California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Established Mobile Auto Interior Repair Business - Central Coast California This profitable mobile auto interior repair business has been serving the area since 2016, specializing in leather, vinyl,...
2
Cash Flow: $40,000
Sniff ‘n Snack – Online Pet Treat & Subscription Brand
Los Angeles, CA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sniff 'n Snack is an established e-commerce enterprise specializing in premium pet treats and subscription-based delivery services within the pet products industry. The company...
Sharetea Franchise | $350K Sales | Turnkey | High Growth
Palmdale, CA
Established and well-operated Sharetea franchise located at the main entrance of Antelope Valley Mall, the primary shopping destination serving the Palmdale and Lancaster region. This is a fully...
6
Cash Flow: $52,000
Turnkey, Well-Established Pack & Ship Franchise | Consistent Cash Flow
Stanislaus County, CA
This established owner-operated pack-and-ship franchise offers a proven business model supported by a nationally recognized brand and diversified service offerings. The center benefits from multiple...
Cash Flow: $150,000
Established Natural Skincare Farmers Market Business
San Diego, CA
Profitable and easy to run, this is an opportunity to acquire the farmers market branch of an established natural skincare brand specializing in tallow-based soaps and personal care products. The...
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EBITDA: $113,887
AI Luxury-Resort Concierge & Parking Platform
Los Angeles, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully built, AI-driven guest-engagement and VIP-parking marketplace purpose-built for luxury destination resorts, ski resorts, casinos, and exclusive venues. The...
Cash Flow: $1,407
Pet Wants
Franchise
Available in California
Fresh pet food franchise in a $158B industry. Low investment, proven system, full support. Avg. revenue $546K. No experience needed.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $546,633
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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